1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 323 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin A 40 (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | 323 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 40 L |